Joliet Township High School Cyborg’s Robot ‘Paladin’ to Compete April 1 and 2 at International Competition

Joliet Township High School Cyborg’s Robot ‘Paladin’ to Compete April 1 and 2 at International Competition

Posted by kschlismann, Community Contributor

Posted by kschlismann, Community Contributor

Community Contributor kschlismann

The Joliet Township High School Cyborgs' and their robot, 'Paladin,' will compete in the Midwest Regional FIRST Robotics Competition on April 1 and 2 at the UIC Pavilion. Paladin was unveiled during a public ceremony at the district administrative building on Tuesday, February 23.

Students worked on weeknights and weekends to design, program and construct the robot which was built specifically to participate in a robot game called "Stronghold." The competitive sport-like game will take place at the international competition. FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, pairs high school students with professional mentors to design, build and program a robot in 6 weeks to compete in the event. This is the Joliet Cyborgs fifth consecutive year of participation.

"This year's robotics theme, "Stronghold," places the competitions and obstacles in a medieval setting," said JTHS Director & Cyborgs Sponsor Carol Collins. "Paladin must traverse moats, rock walls, ramparts and other hurdles in order to capture his opponent's castle and win."

The Joliet Cyborgs invites the community to join them at the FIRST Midwest Regional Competition scheduled for April 1 and 2 at the UIC Pavilion. During the course of two days, the robot will participate in approximately fifteen matches. Opening Ceremonies begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and the matches are held between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. both days. Admission is free. For more information, please visit the Joliet Cyborgs website at robotics.jths.org or www.firstinspires.org.

"This extraordinary event provides high school students with an opportunity to combine the excitement of a sport with the rigors of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics," said JTHS Project Director Carol Collins.